PREVENTING sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among the young has been around for years as a topic, but young Singaporeans between the ages of 18 and 29 are still the least informed.

Recent reports pointed out that many people in this age-group have been diagnosed with STDs and the response generated has been to promote abstinence.

How about giving more information to teenagers rather than trying to only enforce abstinence? Sex education from parents and teachers is in dire need of a revamp. -Silvia Cormont-Ku (Mrs)

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